Ivy Terrace

500 E. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, Missouri. County/parish: Cole.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places March 16, 1990. NRIS 90000426.

1 contributing building.

Also known as:

  • Stephens,Gov. Lawrence V. (Lon),House

From Wikipedia:

Ivy Terrace

Ivy Terrace, also known as the Gov. Lawrence V. (Lon) Stephens House , is a historic home located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, United States. Built in 1893, it is a 2+12-story, Queen Anne style frame dwelling. It sits on a foundation of rough limestone blocks. It features a rounded tower, wraparound verandah, high and irregular roof, fish scale shingles, and asymmetrical facade. Lawrence Vest Stephens occupied the dwelling while serving as Missouri State Treasurer, for three years prior to becoming governor in 1897.: 2, 8 

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. It is located in the Capitol Avenue Historic District.

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National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/63818672

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